Phoenix Pirates (Phoenix, OR) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting North Valley Knights (Grants Pass, OR), 59-30 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Phoenix upgrades its record to 5-5 on the year. The Pirates host Cottage Grove (Cottage Grove, OR) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Lions enter the match with a record of 5-5. Cottage Grove won 63-62 in their recent non-league match against Molalla (Molalla, OR)

The Knights now sport a 2-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Douglas for a 3A Far West match on Friday, January 3. North Valley will face a Trojans squad coming off a 36-27 non-league loss to Harrisburg (Harrisburg, OR). The Trojans record now stands at 3-7.